Ken Griffey Jr. MLB Trivia Promotion – Win a $11,000 World Series Trip + 150,000 Instant Win Prizes!
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- All the Prizes You Can Win
- How to Enter Daily (and Earn Bonus Entries)
- How to Watch MLB Games Without Cable
- Best Ways to Enjoy MLB Game Day at Home
- Frequently Asked Questions
This promotion is stacked — there are 150,689 total prizes available across sweepstakes drawings and the instant win game. Every single daily play gets you both a sweepstakes entry AND an instant win game play. Here’s the full breakdown:
Sweepstakes Prizes (drawn throughout the season):
| Prize | Winners | ARV | Entry Period Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Trip to 2026 MLB World Series (Capital One) | 1 | $11,000 | September 30, 2026 |
| ⚾ Trip to MLB at Field of Dreams Game (Aug 13) | 1 | $7,357 | June 30, 2026 |
| 🎟️ 2026 MLB Regular Season Game Tickets (pair) | 4 | $300 each | July 30, 2026 |
| 📺 MLB TV Subscription for 2026 Season | 50 | $150 each | May 30, 2026 |
| ✍️ Autographed Ken Griffey Jr. Item (hat, ball, or jersey) | 8 | $500 each | October 31, 2026 |
Instant Win Prizes (play every day!):
| Instant Win Prize | Winners | ARV |
|---|---|---|
| 🛍️ $100 MLBShop.com Gift Card | 80 | $100 each |
| 🛍️ $50 MLBShop.com Gift Card | 195 | $50 each |
| 🛍️ $30 MLBShop.com Gift Card | 350 | $30 each |
| 🏷️ 25% Off MLBShop.com Promo Code | 150,000 | Discount code |
With 150,625 instant win prizes seeded throughout the promotion period, your odds of winning something are excellent. The 25% off promo code alone goes to 150,000 players — that’s a LOT of winners.
Entry is free and only takes about 60 seconds per day. Here’s exactly what to do:
| Step | What to Do | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Register | Visit baseball-trivia.com, enter your name, email, and favorite water brand | 1 sweepstakes entry + 1 instant win play |
| 2️⃣ Answer daily trivia | Answer the daily MLB trivia question (right or wrong — both count!) | 1 entry + 1 instant win play per day |
| 3️⃣ Bonus entries | Sign up for Rewards Drop® or mail in your info for +10 bonus entries | 10 extra sweepstakes entries (one-time) |
You don’t have to get the trivia question right to win — just answer it and you’re entered. The instant win result shows immediately after you play. Limit: 1 entry and 1 instant win play per day per person.
Print your name, address, phone numbers, email, and date of birth on paper and mail to: “Ken Griffey Jr.’s MLB Trivia,” c/o Merkle Inc., P.O. Box 5008, Dept. 869040, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-5008. You’ll receive 10 bonus sweepstakes entries. Must be postmarked by the applicable entry period end date.
You don’t need a cable subscription to catch your favorite team this season. There are several affordable ways to stream live MLB games, and some are completely free with a library card or existing subscription.
| Option | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| MLB.TV | ~$150/season | Out-of-market games, full archives, multi-device |
| Apple TV+ (Friday Night Baseball) | Free with Apple TV+ sub | Select Friday night games, no blackouts |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | Select Sunday games, NBC sports content |
| YouTube TV / Hulu Live | $72–$82/mo | Local channels + ESPN, FS1, MLB Network |
| DirecTV Stream | $79.99/mo | Regional sports networks + national channels |
If you win the MLB TV subscription prize in this sweepstakes, you’ll get the full season of out-of-market games — a $150 value — delivered as a digital gift code.
Whether you’re watching from your couch or hosting a small watch party, a few simple upgrades can make the game feel like you’re right in the stadium. Here are some easy ideas that don’t require a big budget:
| Upgrade | Why It Works | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| ⚾ Team jersey or hat | Gets everyone in the spirit immediately | $30–$80 at MLBShop.com |
| 🍿 Stadium-style snacks | Peanuts, hot dogs, nachos — the classics | $15–$25 |
| 📺 Projector setup | Turns any wall into a big screen | $80–$200 |
| 🎙️ Radio broadcast overlay | Play the radio call with the TV muted for authentic feel | Free |
| 📊 Fantasy lineup check | More skin in the game = more excitement | Free |
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